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Exploring the Complexities of Re-Staking: Risks and Rewards

By Crypto FlexsJuly 16, 20244 Mins Read
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Terryl Dickey
July 16, 2024 10:48

Explore the complex world of re-staking with a detailed analysis of the risks and rewards across the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems.





The world of blockchain technology continues to evolve, and restaking is emerging as a key concept for enhancing security across multiple networks. According to Galaxy.com, restaking aims to build a more integrated and efficient security system by leveraging the economic and computational resources of one blockchain to secure multiple blockchains.

This in-depth report is the second in a three-part series exploring the dynamics of staking, restaking, and liquid restaking. It focuses on restaking, the restaking mechanism on Ethereum and Cosmos, and the associated risks.

Re-Staking Overview

Re-staking is not a new concept, but it has gained significant popularity as it has been implemented in ecosystems such as Polkadot, Cosmos, and Ethereum. The idea is to use the stake weights and validator set of one blockchain to secure multiple blockchains, creating a shared security model. This approach aims to optimize resource utilization and enhance overall network security.

For example, Ethereum, the most economically secure proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, supports restaking via EigenLayer. As of June 2024, Ethereum has over $100 billion worth of staked ETH across over a million validators. Restaking protocols have amassed approximately $20.14 billion in assets, with Ethereum taking the lion’s share at $19.4 billion.

Re-Staking on Ethereum

EigenLayer is a set of smart contracts on Ethereum that enable Beacon Chain validators to secure external services called Actively Validated Services (AVS) to enable re-staking. Validators can join EigenLayer to apply their staked ETH to additional slashing conditions and earn additional rewards.

EigenLayer’s approach is market-driven, allowing AVS to purchase economic security from a subset of Ethereum validators. This flexibility contrasts with Cosmos’ more stringent replicated security model.

Re-staking in Cosmos

Cosmos enables replicated security by implementing re-staking via the Cross-Chain Validation (CCV) module. This model requires a significant portion of Cosmos Hub validators to secure consumer chains, effectively replicating the validator set across all consumer chains.

This approach provides strong security, but also introduces risks associated with slashing and stake centralization. Validators must secure a consumer chain approved by governance, adding complexity and potential centralization pressures.

Generalized re-staking protocol

Generalized restake or universal restake secures AVS by pooling assets from multiple chains. Platforms like Picasso and Karak are good examples of this approach. Built using the Cosmos SDK, Picasso connects the base chain via IBC, while Karak operates via smart contracts on multiple chains, including Ethereum Layer 2.

While these platforms face challenges related to operational complexity and scalability, they aim to build a flexible and asset-independent re-staking system.

Risks and Considerations

Redesignation poses several risks to different stakeholder groups.

  • Default network: Slashing events and centralization of stake distribution can weaken the security of the base chain.
  • Node Operator: Operational issues and the need for a streamlined process for adding/removing AVS can impact performance and profitability.
  • Actively verified services: The volatility of economic security and the need to provide proper incentives to node operators are serious concerns.

Additionally, the impact of airdrop farming and liquidity dynamics pose additional challenges: while airdrop farming can inflate the supply of re-staked assets, re-staking can draw liquidity back to Ethereum Layer 1, which runs counter to the rollup-centric roadmap.

conclusion

Restaking represents a significant advancement in blockchain security, offering potential benefits in efficiency and integrated security. However, the concept is still in its infancy, and many details and implications are not yet fully understood. Future research and experimentation are essential to improve restaking protocols and address the associated risks.

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